there is a difference in the logic board architecture which will give the iMac a greater edge, other than the .2Ghz, over the MacBook.
The larger screen is a boon. Top it off with memory from a third party, crucial/ramject/etc., and you have yourself a mean editing machine.
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I'm looking to buy a Mac to edit HD video from my Canon HV20 (HDV format). I would like to run Final Cut Express. Right now I'm trying to decide between machines. Portability is nice, but not necessary.
iMac 20-inch 2.4Ghz
1GB RAM
320GB Hard Drive
ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256MB memory
+
$199 Final Cut
=
$1,698.00
Macbook 13-inch 2.2Ghz
1GB RAM
+
$150 1GB RAM- optioned up to compensate for no video memory
+
$199 Final Cut Express
=
$1,648.00
So, I can save $50 (not really a big deal) if I buy the laptop, even with it optioned up to 2GB RAM. And the laptop is more portable!
But I get 7 inches more screen and 256mb video memory if I go with the iMac. I get a measly .2Ghz more processor speed, and half the RAM.
The portability of the macbook is nice. But can I edit on it?

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